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Mark 13, Nathan Chapman

Have you grown spiritually drowsy? Could comfort or distraction be pulling you off course? How do we stay faithful when the timeline is uncertain? In today's episode, Jeff explores how Mark 13 reminds us that Jesus is coming again and calls us to live awake, guarded, and dependent on him.  Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we're exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Mark 13

In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Walden — founder of Omega Dynamics, former Marine infantryman, police officer, firefighter/paramedic, missionary, and resilience trainer — for a powerful conversation about faith, discernment, and navigating uncertain times.We begin by discussing unusual global weather patterns and why many people are paying closer attention to environmental shifts happening around the world.Jamie shares how he views these changes through a biblical worldview and why conversations around awareness, preparedness, and spiritual grounding are becoming more relevant.We also explore the long tradition of watching for “signs in the heavens,” and how faith communities have historically interpreted natural events, cultural shifts, and global instability as reminders to stay spiritually anchored and discerning.More than anything, this conversation centers on how to remain steady when the world feels uncertain. Jamie speaks about spiritual resilience, overcoming fear-driven narratives, and strengthening faith, family, and community as the foundation for navigating whatever lies ahead.Important note:To keep this episode YouTube-friendly, I had to make careful edits and remove portions of our discussion. If you notice transitions in the conversation, that's where deeper sections were cut.I strongly encourage you to listen to the full, unedited conversation on the Waiola Plus Side on Patreon, where we go much deeper into the topics discussed here.If you want the complete context and the full experience of this conversation, that's where you'll find it.Follow & subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave a positive review to help more people discover the show.Jamie Waldens Website: https://www.omegadynamics.orgJamie's Book : https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Dynamics-Equipping-Warrior-Christians/dp/1726264688/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=OMEGA+DYNAMICS&qid=1628187992&sr=8-6&tag=wkss20-20BUY ME A COFFEE LINKSupport the Show & Stay Connected:Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/sensiblehippiehttps://www.youtube.com/@WakeUpWithMiyaJoin My Patreon for ad-free episodes & exclusive content:https://Patreon.com/WakeupwithMiyaIf you're joining Waiola – The Plus Side, please subscribe through a web browser (Safari or Chrome) instead of the Patreon app — it directly supports the show.Mahalo nui loa for supporting independent work and helping keep this platform growing.Shop my Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/profile/amzn1.account.AGYOPCXXGH6MN5RVAKGQWVZUZLEA/list/26B87RB4FZ9W2?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_6BWRT43TH4MY2NM2XD6XWant to be on the show or have a guest suggestion?Email me at: Miya@wakeupwithmiya.comFollow Me Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WakeupwithMiyaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WakeupwithMiyaExclusive Discount!Shop at LVNTA: https://lvnta.com/lv_IcTq5EmoFKaZfJhTiSUse code OHANA for 20% off!Listen on Your Favorite Platform:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere podcasts are available!RATE & REVIEW:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wake-up-with-miya/id1627169850Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UYrXCgma1lJYzf8glnAxyMusic Credits:Beginning: "Echoes in the Shadows" - DK Intro: “At First Light” – LunarehOutro: “Uptown” – PALAEnd Music: “Crazy” - Eko

The use of stimulants during WWII is no secret, but in the last decade, there has been a lot of discussion and analysis of it. Just how significant was drug use in Nazi Germany, and how did the Allies compare? Research: Ackermann, Paul. “Les soldats nazis dopés à la méthamphétamine pour rester concentrés.” HuffPost France. June 4, 2013. https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/actualites/article/les-soldats-nazis-dopes-a-la-methamphetamine-pour-rester-concentres_19714.html Andreas, Peter. “How Methamphetamine Became a Key Part of Nazi Military Strategy.” Time. Jan. 7, 2020. https://time.com/5752114/nazi-military-drugs/ Blakemore, Erin. “A Speedy History of America’s Addiction to Amphetamine.” Smithsonian. Oct. 27, 2017. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/speedy-history-americas-addiction-amphetamine-180966989/ Boeck, Gisela, and Vera Koester. “Who Was the First to Synthesize Methamphetamine?” Chemistry Views. https://www.chemistryviews.org/9-who-first-synthesized-methamphetamine/ “Ephedra.” National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.” https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/ephedra Eghigian, Greg, PhD. “A Methamphetamine Dictatorship? Hitler, Nazi Germany, and Drug Abuse.” Psychiatric Times. June 23, 2016. https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/methamphetamine-dictatorship-hitler-nazi-germany-and-drug-abuse Garber, Megan, “‘Pilot’s Salt’: The Third Reich Kept Its Soldiers Alert With Meth.” The Atlantic. May 31, 2013. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/05/pilots-salt-the-third-reich-kept-its-soldiers-alert-with-meth/276429/ Gifford, Bill. “The Scientific AmericanGuide to Cheating in the Olympics.” Scientific American. August 5, 2016. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-scientific-american-guide-to-cheating-in-the-olympics/ Gorvett, Zaria. “The Drug Pilots Take to Stay Awake.” BBC. March 14, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240314-the-drug-pilots-take-to-stay-awake Grinspoon, Lester. “The speed culture : amphetamine use and abuse in America.” Harvard University Press. 1975. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/speedcultureamph0000grin_n3i0/mode/1up Gupta, Raghav et al. “Understanding the Influence of Parkinson Disease on Adolf Hitler's Decision-Making during World War II.” World Neurosurgery. Volume 84, Issue 5. 2015. Pages 1447-1452. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2015.06.014. Hurst, Fabienne. “The German Granddaddy of Crystal Meth.” Spiegel. Dec. 23, 2013. https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/crystal-meth-origins-link-back-to-nazi-germany-and-world-war-ii-a-901755.html Isenberg, Madison. “Volksdrogen: The Third Reich Powered by Methamphetamine.” The Macksey Journal. University of Texas at Tyler. Volume 4, Article 21. 2023. https://scholarworks.uttyler.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=senior_projects Laskow, Sarah. “Brewing Bad: The All-Natural Origins of Meth.” The Atlantic. Oct. 3, 2014. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/10/brewing-bad-the-all-natural-origins-of-meth/381045/ Lee, Ella. “Fact check: Cocaine in Coke? Soda once contained drug but likely much less than post claims.” USA Today. July 25, 2021. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/07/25/fact-check-coke-once-contained-cocaine-but-likely-less-than-claimed/8008325002/ Leite, Fagner Carvalho et al. “Curine, an alkaloid isolated from Chondrodendron platyphyllum inhibits prostaglandin E2 in experimental models of inflammation and pain.” Planta medica 80,13 (2014): 1072-8. doi:10.1055/s-0034-1382997 Meyer, Ulrich. “Fritz hauschild (1908-1974) and drug research in the 'German Democratic Republic' (GDR).” Die Pharmazie 60 6 (2005): 468-72. Natale, Fabian. “Pervitin: how drugs transformed warfare in 1939-45.” Security Distillery. May 6, 2020. https://thesecuritydistillery.org/all-articles/pervitin-how-drugs-transformed-warfare-in-1939-45 Ohler, Norman. “Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich.” Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. 2017. Rasmussen, Nicolas. “Medical Science and the Military: The Allies’ Use of Amphetamine during World War II.” The Journal of Interdisciplinary History, vol. 42, no. 2, 2011, pp. 205–33. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/41291190 “Reich Minister of Health Dr. Leonardo Conti Speaks with Hitler’s Personal Physician, Dr. Karl Brandt (August 1, 1942).” German History in Documents and Images. https://germanhistorydocs.org/en/nazi-germany-1933-1945/reich-minister-of-health-dr-leonardo-conti-speaks-with-hitler-s-personal-physician-dr-karl-brandt-august-1-1942 Schwarcz, Joe. “The Right Chemistry: Once a weapon, methamphetamine is now a target.” Oct. 1, 2021. https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/the-right-chemistry-once-a-weapon-methamphetamine-is-now-a-target Snelders, Stephen and Toine Pieters. “Speed in the Third Reich: Metamphetamine (Pervitin) Use and a Drug History From Below.” Social History of Medicine. Volume 24, Issue 3. December 2011. Pages 686–699. https://doi.org/10.1093/shm/hkq101 “Stimulant Pervitin.” Deutschland Museum. https://www.deutschlandmuseum.de/en/collection/stimulant-pervitin/ Tinsley, Grant. “Ephedra (Ma Huang): Weight Loss, Dangers, and Legal Status.” Helthline. March 14, 2019. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ephedra-sinica See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does God call believers to obey and submit to spiritual leaders?In a culture that instinctively questions authority, Hebrews 13:17 gives a command that can feel uncomfortable:“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account.”This message explores: • What biblical obedience and submission actually mean • The weight leaders carry as those who will give an account to God • Why your response affects your own spiritual health • How joyful cooperation strengthens the entire churchThis isn't about elevating men. It's about understanding Christ's design for His church. Earthly church leaders are under-shepherds. Jesus is the Great Shepherd who stayed awake for our souls, bore our sin, and now intercedes for us.If you've ever wrestled with authority, church hurt, or the role of leadership in the local church, this message will help you think clearly and biblically.

  NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...  In this episode, I am delighted to chat with Shaina Hammer, a birth doula and licensed clinical social worker, about what it really means to prepare for birth and postpartum in a way that supports your nervous system, mental health, and optimizes your rest. We explore how practices like yoga nidra, meditation, hypnobirthing and self-care can help you feel more grounded during pregnancy, support early labor, and ease the transition into postpartum. Shaina shares thoughtful insights from both the therapy room and the birth space, including how postpartum depression can go unnoticed, how birth trauma can be gently healed, and why having compassionate, nonjudgmental support can make such a difference. Whether you're pregnant, newly postpartum, supporting a loved one, or working in the birth or mental health world, this episode offers grounded wisdom, practical tools, and a sense of being deeply understood.   Shaina's bio: Shaina is a birth doula and mental health professional, who works with women through a deeply holistic, mind–body approach to birth and motherhood. She teaches conscious and mindfulness-based birthing classes that draw from hypnobirthing, meditation, and somatic awareness, helping parents prepare for birth as a full human experience—mentally, emotionally, and physically. Her work emphasizes how the mind plays a powerful and specific role in birth, and how awareness, intention, and presence can shape the experience. In addition to birth preparation, she supports mothers after birth through a variety of healing modalities, including compassionate care for those processing birth trauma, creating space for integration, grounding, and restoration in the postpartum period.   Here is where to find Shaina: Instagram: @shainahammerdoula_lmsw Email: consciousbirthingclass@gmail.com   Subscribe to Na'aleh Yoga Podcast for more transformative journeys and feel free to share this podcast with a friend. Take a moment to review and share your thoughts—I always appreciate your feedback!  Feel free to reach out:  Biosite: https://bio.site/ruthieayzenberg Therapy Practice: Mental Fitness Therapy Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com  Instagram: @RuthieAyzenberg Join WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dctsv246R8735S4oa6GWvW  May you be peaceful and safe! 

Caleb Drahosh The realization of Jesus' kingly reign was imminent as He spoke to His disciples. The judgments that come upon the kingdoms of the earth aren't meant to scare His people, but embolden them that His authority is absolute. The old is giving way to the new. Although the day and the hour of the full revelation of Jesus' kingship is not known, history is moving toward it. Therefore, His people should avoid speculation, but instead remain awake and watchful by faithfully living in obedience to His Word.

Mark 13:24-37

This Sunday, we will conclude Mark 13 by examining verses 28-37. This chapter is a single prophecy from Jesus about Jerusalem's destruction and His Second Coming. Jesus starts by predicting the city's destruction, and the disciples ask two questions: When will these things happen, and what will be the sign that they are about to occur? From verses 5-23, Jesus answers the "what sign" question regarding Jerusalem's destruction. Wars, rumors of wars, natural disasters, and Christian persecution are not signs of the end; they are the beginning of birth pains (verses 5-13). Then Jesus explains the real sign that Jerusalem is about to fall—the abomination of desolation (verses 14-23). Luke clarifies this reference from Daniel for us Gentiles, saying it occurs when Jerusalem is surrounded by armies (Luke 21:20-21). Next, Jesus addresses the second question about His second coming in verses 24-27. The sign will be the shaking of heaven and the lights in the sky going out. On Sunday, in verses 28-37, Jesus answers the first question, "When will this happen?" He first describes the destruction of Jerusalem, stating that "this generation will not pass away until all these things happen" (verses 28-31). Then, He speaks about when the Son of Man will return in verses 32-37, emphasizing that "no one knows, so stay awake!" This outline seems straightforward, but, as you know, there is much debate about this chapter and which events Jesus refers to in each verse. We will also address several difficult questions about this passage: Who is "he" that the ESV says is near in verse 29? What does Jesus mean by saying this generation will not pass away until "ALL THESE THINGS" have happened? How can Jesus be God and not know the time of His return? And what does staying awake really mean? I pray that God gives us clarity and understanding as we study this text. You can prepare by reading it a few times before Sunday. I. Trust Jesus' Word That Will Never Pass Away (V. 28-31) II. Stay Awake, Faithful To The End (v. 32-37)

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...   Whether you are struggling with loud, spiraling thoughts or feeling anxious and overwhelmed, this session offers a peaceful retreat for your mind. Here are guided to meet your mind exactly where it is and show care for your mind by experiencing a calming practice to release tension and embrace a state of inner peace.   Episode Summary: Here's what you can expect: Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. Make sure you're fully supported completely at ease. Body Scan: Fall into relaxation with a guided body scan  Brainwrapping: Swaddle your brain in a sheath of nurturing light Intention Setting: You will be guided to set a powerful Sankalpa/kavanah (intention) for this practice. Choose a meaningful, positive "I am..." statement that resonates with your heart and soul, reflecting your life's orienting resolve and deepest truth. Externalization: Gradually transition back to your ordinary waking state and integrate the practice  Background Music: Mind Relaxation by Light Music, Pixabay   Subscribe to Na'aleh Yoga for more meditative Yoga Nidra journeys and transformative experiences. If you like this podcast, please share it with your friends or leave a comment on YouTube or the platform of your choice.   Feel free to reach out to me through the links below. I'd love to connect with you so don't be shy!  Website: www.mentalfitnesstherapy.org YouTube Channel: @naalehyoga Instagram: @RuthieAyzenberg Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com  Join WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dctsv246R8735S4oa6GWvW    May you be peaceful and safe!  DISCLAIMER: This practice is NOT a medical treatment and NOT a replacement for medical treatment. Although this is a very safe, non-invasive meditative practice, this podcast does not take responsibility for any undesired experiences. This is a holistic psychospiritual practice that can be a beneficial adjunct to other treatment methods.    #Stressrelease #Yoga #JewishMeditation

WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP in the White House again, many of his supporters might be tempted to assume everything in Washington is going to be all right. That's just what his adversaries want you to think. In this episode, we discuss the Stay Awake America Tour, featuring guests Pastor Caspar McCloud (CasparMcCloudMusic.com), Renae' Truex (RenaeTruex.com), and Ohio Amy (StayAweakeAmerica.com). Our conversation revolves around the importance of continued engagement in our society by President Trump's Christian supporters. Ohio Amy shares her role in organizing the tour, emphasizing the need for local action to support national change, especially in light of upcoming midterm elections. We discuss the urgency of addressing various societal issues, including health, education, and political engagement, while also highlighting the power of music and community in fostering hope and empowerment among attendees. We also delve into the challenges faced by conservative voices in a politically charged environment, particularly in Nashville's music scene (Renae's home base). Our guests emphasize the importance of prayer and community support in combating the darkness they perceive in society. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in their local communities and to participate in the Stay Awake America events, reinforcing the message that every individual has a role to play in shaping the future of the nation. Follow us! X: @viewfrombunker | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbertTelegram: t.me/gilberthouseSubstack: gilberthouse.substack.comYouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelationFacebook.com/viewfromthebunker Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! The building has HVAC, a new floor, windows, insulation, ceiling fans, and an upgraded electrical system! We truly appreciate your support. If you are so led, you can help out at www.GilbertHouse.org/donate. —— Download our free app! This brings all of our content directly to your smartphone or tablet. Best of all, we'll never get canceled from our own app! Links to the app stores for iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle Fire devices are at www.GilbertHouse.org/app. Please join us each Sunday for the Gilbert House Fellowship, our weekly Bible study podcast. Log on to www.GilbertHouse.org for more details. JOIN US IN ISRAEL! We will tour the Holy Land October 11–23, 2026 with an optional three-day extension to Jordan. For more information, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel. —— Special offers on our books and DVDs: www.gilberthouse.org/store. Discuss these topics at the VFTB Facebook page (facebook.com/viewfromthebunker) and check out the great podcasters at the Fringe Radio Network (Spreaker.com/show/fringe-radio-network)!

WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP in the White House again, many of his supporters might be tempted to assume everything in Washington is going to be all right.That's just what his adversaries want you to think.  In this episode, we discuss the Stay Awake America Tour, featuring guests Pastor Caspar McCloud (CasparMcCloudMusic.com), Renae' Truex (RenaeTruex.com), and Ohio Amy (StayAweakeAmerica.com). Our conversation revolves around the importance of continued engagement in our society by President Trump's Christian supporters.  Ohio Amy shares her role in organizing the tour, emphasizing the need for local action to support national change, especially in light of upcoming midterm elections. We discuss the urgency of addressing various societal issues, including health, education, and political engagement, while also highlighting the power of music and community in fostering hope and empowerment among attendees. We also delve into the challenges faced by conservative voices in a politically charged environment, particularly in Nashville's music scene (Renae's home base). Our guests emphasize the importance of prayer and community support in combating the darkness they perceive in society. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in their local communities and to participate in the Stay Awake America events, reinforcing the message that every individual has a role to play in shaping the future of the nation.

WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP in the White House again, many of his supporters might be tempted to assume everything in Washington is going to be all right.That's just what his adversaries want you to think. In this episode, we discuss the Stay Awake America Tour, featuring guests Pastor Caspar McCloud (CasparMcCloudMusic.com), Renae' Truex (RenaeTruex.com), and Ohio Amy (StayAweakeAmerica.com). Our conversation revolves around the importance of continued engagement in our society by President Trump's Christian supporters.Ohio Amy shares her role in organizing the tour, emphasizing the need for local action to support national change, especially in light of upcoming midterm elections. We discuss the urgency of addressing various societal issues, including health, education, and political engagement, while also highlighting the power of music and community in fostering hope and empowerment among attendees.We also delve into the challenges faced by conservative voices in a politically charged environment, particularly in Nashville's music scene (Renae's home base). Our guests emphasize the importance of prayer and community support in combating the darkness they perceive in society. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in their local communities and to participate in the Stay Awake America events, reinforcing the message that every individual has a role to play in shaping the future of the nation.

Fr. Eric Nicolai preached this meditation on retreat to priests at the Manoir de Beaujeu, in Coteau du lac, near Montreal, Canada.At his most urgent hour, when the apostles are on retreat with their Lord in the garden, a place far away from the hubbub of the crowds, the Lord lets go a searing complaint to his priests:“What! Could none of you stay awake with me one hour?” (Matt 26, 40) We have to stay awake with him in this retreat. The word hour is present 7 times in John. Fulton Sheen refers to each hour in detail. The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. (Jn 12, 23). The hour for us has now come to respond to his demands, to examine all the layers in which we can be his priests, and truly embrace our mission. Thumbnail: Andrea Mantegna, Christ in the Garden of Olives 1455, egg tempera, National Gallery, London.Music: Angelic, by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, with license.

(no music) (10 hours) The Gentle Effort to Stay Awake | SLEEP HYPNOSIS | Jason Newland | 17th January 2026 by Jason Newland

(no music) The Gentle Effort to Stay Awake | SLEEP HYPNOSIS | Jason Newland | 17th January 2026 by Jason Newland

(music) The Gentle Effort to Stay Awake | SLEEP HYPNOSIS | Jason Newland | 17th January 2026 by Jason Newland

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(music) (5 hours) The Gentle Effort to Stay Awake | SLEEP HYPNOSIS | Jason Newland | 17th January 2026 by Jason Newland

(music) (10 hours) The Gentle Effort to Stay Awake | SLEEP HYPNOSIS | Jason Newland | 17th January 2026 by Jason Newland

Amanda's mantra as she was entering brain surgery really stuck with Cody after last week's interview: "Stay awake. Stay alert. This is my life."  In this week's episode, Cody reflects on presence versus resignation, invoking Eckhart Tolle's teaching and examining how often we try to merely get through life instead of fully living it. Amanda's courage and focus become a model for noticing the present moment. An update on Amanda closes out this reflection. She's had another scan and this time her scanxiety proved correct. There were signs of progression and she is now facing the potential of another craniotomy. We'll give more updates as we have them, and hopefully talk with Amanda again about where she is now in her journey. 

Jude 5-16 // Salvation is at stake in our  vigilance over life and doctrine. No one persists in faith by accident. Jude gives us three negative examples of how not to keep awake and aware, so that we might learn how to stay vigilant.

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...   In this episode we sit down with Anastasia Ribas — a certified somatic coach, yoga therapist, and embodiment educator — to explore how slowing down and listening to the body supports nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, and deep rest. Anastasia shares her personal journey from chronic pain to somatic healing and explains how somatic practices can move people out of survival patterns like shutdown, people‑pleasing, and dissociation towards regulation and increased feelings of safety. This is a warm, practical conversation that blends science and somatic wisdom, ideal for anyone struggling with sleep, anxiety, chronic stress, or disconnection who wants concrete practices for coming back to presence, safety, and embodied regulation. Enjoy!    Anastacia's bio: Anastacia Ribas is a certified Somatic Coach, Yoga Therapist, and Embodiment Educator with over 10 years in the wellbeing field. Her work bridges nervous system science, trauma-informed practices, and embodied psychology to help people move from survival patterns to regulation, agency, and meaningful connection. She specializes in nervous system regulation, trauma-informed somatic coaching, and mindful movement for stress, shutdown, and the fawn response. Through online mentorships, retreats, and group programs, she supports individuals, to slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and reclaim presence in their everyday lives.   Here is where to find Anastacia: AnastasiaSomatics.com  Instagram: @Anastacia_Somatics Retreat in January 2026:   In‑person retreat at Casa Mikoko (Umm al Quwain, UAE). See website and IG for info.  Subscribe to Na'aleh Yoga Podcast for more transformative journeys and feel free to share this podcast with a friend. Take a moment to review and share your thoughts—I always appreciate your feedback!  Feel free to reach out:  Biosite: https://bio.site/ruthieayzenberg Therapy Practice: Mental Fitness Therapy Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com  Instagram: @RuthieAyzenberg Join WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dctsv246R8735S4oa6GWvW  May you be peaceful and safe! 

Living in spiritual awareness means recognizing that we have a real enemy who seeks to devour believers through lies, distraction, and spiritual drift. Peter's warning to scattered Christians throughout the Roman Empire reminds us that spiritual warfare isn't always dramatic—often it's about what we believe in the quiet places of our minds when the enemy slanders God's character and our identity. The foundation of spiritual resistance begins with humility before God, willingly placing ourselves under His mighty hand. Pride blinds us to spiritual danger, while humility awakens us to our need for God's protection and guidance. Casting our anxiety on God isn't just comfort—it's a warfare strategy that prevents the enemy from using our worries against us. When we cling to anxiety, we give the enemy more ammunition, but when we cast our cares on God, we close doors the enemy loves to exploit.Staying spiritually alert requires being both awake and sober-minded, like watchmen protecting ancient cities. The enemy loves distraction because if he can lull us to sleep spiritually, he doesn't need to kick down the front gate. In our world of constant notifications and endless busyness, we must guard against spiritual drowsiness that comes from being too distracted to notice what's happening in our souls. We resist by standing firm in God's truth rather than our feelings, remembering that we fight from victory, not for victory, since Jesus has already defeated our enemy at the cross.

Sermon for New Year's Eve Wednesday, 31 December A+D 2025 Rev. Matthew D. Ruesch

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Here is encouragement for you to have faith in Jesus and follow Him daily. Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

The real battle isn't good versus evil.It's awareness versus autopilot.In this grounding episode of Inspire Create Manifest, Joe Longo breaks down how distraction, drift, and unconscious living quietly steal your power, and how returning to presence is the simplest way to take it back.Schedule Your Clarity Call CLICK HERE

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...   This is an extended Yoga Nidra practice created to support your restfulness on long winter nights.  In the spirit of Hannukah and the month of Kislev, this Yoga Nidra practice gently guides you to relax into the stillness of darkness, where you can find your soul's hidden light. Whether you are struggling insomnia, a busy mind, or simply want to transition to sleep from a state of mindful relaxation, this practice is here to accompany you. An hour of guided relaxation is followed by an hour of ambient delta-wave music to support your descent into safe, restorative sleep.   Episode Summary: Here's what you can expect: Preparation: Begin by settling into a comfortable position. Make sure you're fully supported completely at ease resting on your back or in the posture of your choice. Intention Setting: You will be guided to set a powerful Sankalpa/kavanah (intention) for this practice. Choose a meaningful, positive "I am..." statement that resonates with your heart and soul, reflecting your life's orienting resolve and deepest truth. Rotation of Consciousness: Experience a relaxing body scan focusing on each part of your body to shift further into a state of deep healing rest.  Breath Awareness: Deepen your restful state through conscious contact with the energetic layer of your breath.  Experience Polarities: Train your body and mind to contain opposite experiences at the same time Visualization:  Rest in deep awareness experiencing therapeutic guided imagery in the theme of the season Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you set earlier. Let it sink deeply into your being and encode throughout your body. Externalization: Gently transition back to your ordinary waking state. Reconnect with your surroundings to integrate the practice into your daily life and embrace the essence of this season.  Background Music:  Deep Sleep Induction Pink Noise Delta Waves, by Nature's Eye from Pixabay   Subscribe to Na'aleh Yoga for more meditative Yoga Nidra journeys and transformative experiences. If you like this podcast, please share it with your friends or leave a comment on YouTube or the platform of your choice.   Feel free to reach out to me through the links below. I'd love to connect with you so don't be shy!  Biosite: https://bio.site/ruthieayzenberg YouTube Channel: @naalehyoga Instagram: @Ruthie Ayzenberg Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com  Join WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dctsv246R8735S4oa6GWvW    May you be peaceful and safe!  #yoga nidra #rain meditation #emotional healing #Jewish mindfulness #deep rest #mental clarity #calm #guided relaxation #stress relief #sleep meditation DISCLAIMER: This practice is NOT a medical treatment and NOT a replacement for medical treatment. Although this is a very safe, non-invasive meditative practice, this podcast does not take responsibility for any undesired experiences. This is a holistic psychospiritual practice that can be a beneficial adjunct to other treatment methods. 

Father Shawn McCain Tieres | November 30, 2025 - Advent 1 In a world designed to keep us anxious, distracted, and scrolling, Jesus calls us to "stay awake"—but what does that really mean when we're already exhausted? This Advent sermon explores the crucial difference between being kept awake by algorithms, fear, and endless demands versus choosing to stay awake for hope, love, and God's coming kingdom. Through the lens of baptism and Romans 13, discover how putting on Christ reorients our entire lives toward what truly matters, inviting us to lay down the exhausting work of self-preservation and take up the liberating work of love. --- We are a community of believers in South Austin committed to growing in faith and sharing God's love. Join us at www.rezaustin.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rezaustin/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1gUKwQSR6HbpEZljGxd4Ti?si=b9c871728fd442fc Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resurrection-south-austin/id1045744334

This homily was given at St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church on the first Sunday of Advent, 2025.

Pastor Drew Zylstra preaches from Matthew 24:42-44, “Stay Awake.” —————————— More from Oostburg CRC Sermons: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/sermons Bible Study Resources: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/resources Original Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/4P7JbJlHzabPNW8GpdxKcB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSouYxM1rwWZ4cYAvTIqVA

Mark 13:32-37 (NKJV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss the final bit of advice we need to hear from Jesus's speech. Be vigilant. Stay awake. Be aware. Be prepared. Don't wait to get ready.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=23611The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Sun. November 30, 2025: "Stay Awake" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor

Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo.  Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor's Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fortnightly LIVE show—a raucous, unfiltered lunchtime special with the Good Doctors, new features, and live chat so you can heckle, vote, and have your questions read out in real time.  We have a bonafide film and TV legend in our midst this week: director of ‘Broadcast News', ‘Terms of Endearment' and ‘As Good As It Gets'—not to mention co-creator of The Simpsons—James L Brooks. He talks to Simon about his new comedy drama ‘Ella McCay'—his first film in 15 years. He unpacks the movie starring Emma Mackey (yes, the names are confusing), Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson and Jack Lowden—and tells us why he's nostalgic for 2008. Plus a bit of Simpsons chat—there are a few very familiar voices in this movie!   Mark reviews Eternity—the new A24 afterlife romcom that sees Elizabeth Olsen torn between two dead husbands, played by Miles Teller and Callum Turner. Plus we've got his verdict on the new film from exiled Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi too--'It Was Just an Accident'. This latest daring project has seen the banned filmmaker issued a jail sentence from the Iranian government. And finally, Five Nights at Freddy's 2....You might remember how much Mark loved the first one (not)... but could the sequel win him over? Spoilers: it doesn't—but strap in for a review that might be more entertaining than the movie.  All the box office top 10 news for you too, plus the weekly hilarity of the laughter lift. Enjoy!   Our LIVE Christmas Extravaganza at London's Prince Edward Theatre is this weekend! Join us on 7th December—with special guest Nia DaCosta, and Jason Isaacs beaming in from the USA. Tickets here: fane.co.uk/kermode-mayo      Timecodes (for Vanguardistas listening ad-free)  Eternity review: 09:10  BO10: 19:50  James L Brooks Interview: 37:10  It Was Just An Accident review: 52:30 Laughter Lift: 1:02:32  Five Nights at Freddy's 2 review: 01:07:32 Jay Kelly review: 01:14:41      You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo  Please take our survey and help shape the future of our show: https://www.kermodeandmayo.com/survey   EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!  A Sony Music Entertainment production.      Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts    To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Fr. Ryan preached this homily on November 30, 2025. The readings are from Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, Romans 13:11-14 & Matthew 24:37-44. — Connect with us! Website: slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw

A homily for the first Sunday of advent.

As we begin the season of Advent, we are reminded to stay awake and be ready for when Jesus comes again.  As we wait in the silence and stillness, He comes to us, if only we stay awake to hear Him.     Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...   In this episode, I'm honored to speak with Uri Kelman, a meditation teacher and guide. Uri, originally from LA and now living in Israel, shares how meditation and breathwork became his lifeline during a difficult divorce and how those practices helped him reconnect to himself, his spirituality, and his sense of joy. In our conversation, we discuss meditation for beginners, mindfulness, the chakras and the kabbalistic sefirot, spirituality, healing and living intuitively.  Whether you've ever felt lost, anxious, or stuck in the middle of a life shift or simply curious to learn more about meditation, this episode is for you.   Uri's bio: Uri Kelman is a meditation guide, spiritual practitioner, and father of four who weaves together wisdom from Buddhism, Taoism, Kabbalah, and Jewish tradition. His work is rooted in presence, emotional honesty, and the practice of opening the heart. Uri draws from his own journey of healing, including meditation, breathwork, and reflective practice, to support others in reconnecting with gratitude and clarity. He believes that spirituality is not about escaping life, but about learning to meet each moment with awareness and compassion. Through guided practices and heartfelt reflections, Uri invites others to slow down, release what no longer serves them, and trust the natural unfolding of life. His teachings are grounded, relatable, and shaped by a deep respect for both ancient traditions and modern experiences of growth, love, and loss.   Here is where to find Uri: Instagram: http://instagram.com/urikelman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/urikelman Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/f0TwBuQERXb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@urikelman   Subscribe to Na'aleh Yoga Podcast for more transformative journeys and feel free to share this podcast with a friend. Take a moment to review and share your thoughts—I always appreciate your feedback!  Feel free to reach out!  Biosite: https://bio.site/ruthieayzenberg Therapy Practice: Mental Fitness Therapy Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com  Instagram: @RuthieAyzenberg Join WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dctsv246R8735S4oa6GWvW  May you be peaceful and safe!   

Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Join us this Sunday, November 30th, 2025 for our time of worship. For more information about Redemption Church or to get in touch please visit our website at: https://www.redemptionchurchokc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedemptionChurchOKC If you would like to support our ministry you can donate at: https:/www.aplos.com/aws/give/RedemptionChurch1/

The holidays have a way of pulling us back into old patterns, old roles, and old versions of ourselves. You know the feeling. You turn down the street you grew up on and suddenly your chest tightens, the body remembers old tension, and the brain starts scanning for emotional memories you didn't even realize were still there.In today's episode, we explore why this happens and what's actually going on inside the brain and body during the holiday season. From identity memory to family-system “magnetizing,” your mind is doing far more behind the scenes than you think.And the best part, you don't have to let those patterns run the show.We break down five simple practices that will help you stay grounded, present, and connected to the real you, not the outdated version of you your family remembers. These practices are easy, accessible, and designed to support you from Thanksgiving through the New Year.If you're ready to move through the holidays with more grace, ease, and awareness, this episode will give you everything you need.For more support, resources, and our holiday offerings, visit inspirecreateManifest.com/hub.Happy Thanksgiving, my friends.